Leadership Communication in Action | Women Leaders Speaking Up in Meetings, Getting Women Promoted to Leadership

Women leaders often believe that they have imposter syndrome but what if that label is stopping you from asking the question that matters most? Instead of assuming something is wrong with you, what if you asked, What's happened that's made you question yourself?   This single question that I use in my leadership coaching often helps women change how they see themselves - it can completel...

Have you ever been told you're "too bossy" or "too direct" and been left wondering what you're actually supposed to do with that feedback? For many women leaders , vague feedback about communication style can undermine confidence far more than they support growth. The problem isn't always the feedback itself, it's that opinions about communication style are...

If the thought of blowing your own trumpet makes you cringe, this one is for you! Leadership Communication can feel deeply uncomfortable for British women who’ve been taught to stay humble, keep their heads down and avoid making a fuss. But staying quiet isn’t always humility. Sometimes, it becomes invisibility. Many women with strong technical expertise and years of experience still struggle with...

Why do so many talented leaders find it easier to talk about their team’s success than their own? If the thought of sharing your achievements makes you uncomfortable, this conversation may explain why. Communication becomes challenging when you've been taught that being visible looks like bragging, even when your contribution deserves recognition. Many professionals, especially women leaders...

Executive presence isn't something you're born with. It's not about being the loudest person in the room, having the perfect personality, or pretending to be someone you're not. In this episode, Liz explores one of the most overlooked factors in career progression: your leadership communication. Drawing on her own experience, she shares how habits like over-explaining, softenin...

Most women assume promotions come from working harder, staying reliable, and quietly delivering results. But when it comes to senior leadership, speaking up in meetings is often the difference between being seen as dependable… and being seen as promotable. Because leadership is not built in silence. This conversation challenges the belief that confidence has to come before visibility. The women ge...

If you’ve ever felt your judgement questioned at work, struggled to stay calm under pressure, or found yourself over-explaining decisions in senior conversations, this episode will resonate. As you move into more senior roles, leadership pressure changes. Visibility increases, expectations rise, and decisions carry more weight. In this episode, Liz Boswell explores why experienced professionals (e...

In this episode we explore the power of the pause and why it's a bold move for women in business. Pausing to think could be seen as procrastination by those around you, yet moving too quickly can sometimes lead to mistakes and at senior level that can damage your reputation. It's time to challenge the belief that pausing is procrastination, and show how taking time to think can improve d...

If that voice inside your head gets louder as responsibility increases, this episode is for you. In this episode, Liz explains why the inner critic often gets louder not quieter as you progress as a leader. Drawing on leadership experience and insights from neuroscience, she reframes the inner critic as a stress response, not the truth. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why senior leaders still strug...

Many high-performing professional women are dealing with leadership pressure every day because they avoid speaking up about workload.  In this episode, Liz Boswell explores how strategic delegation is a leadership communication skill that protects both your executive presence and your boundaries.  Discover why the real barrier to delegation isn't capability, it's protection - and how spe...

Protecting your boundaries doesn’t mean caring less, it means leading more strategically. In this episode of Making Bold Moves , Liz Boswell explores Bold Move 4: Protect Your Boundaries a practical conversation for senior leaders who feel constantly needed, pulled into last-minute meetings, and quietly carrying more than they should. We explore why boundary problems happen, how unspoken expectati...

Why does leadership get harder as you climb? Because after capability, influence becomes the currency that matters. In this episode, Liz Boswell reveals how senior female leaders build trust through everyday moments like the way you listen, pause, respond, and follow up—and why these small behaviors compound into reputation and real advancement.  Perfect for women in leadership who are hitting the...

If asking for what you want feels uncomfortable or risky, this episode is for you. Many capable people hold back from asking for a pay rise or a promotion because they might look pushy or desperate. In this episode, Liz explores why holding back shows up as frustration, self-doubt, or disappointment later on.  Using a real client example, she looks at what’s really happening when people hint inste...

If you know what you want to say but hesitate to speak up, this episode is for you. Being heard in meetings isn’t about confidence or volume, it's about behaviour. In this episode, Liz explores why capable people hold back even when they have something valuable to contribute, and how that hesitation quietly affects visibility and authority over time. You’ll understand what gets in the way of...

At senior levels, feedback stops being about confidence, it becomes about judgment. This matters even more when you are stepping up into a leadership role. When your decisions carry wider consequence and visibility, feedback can feel deeply personal.  In this episode, Liz explores how experienced leaders relate to feedback when authority, reputation, and trust are on the line and why receiving it...

Ever find yourself stuck in analysis paralysis?? Are you endlessly thinking about a goal but never actually doing anything about it?  You’re not alone! In this episode we are diving into why we overthink, how it stops women getting promoted, and, most importantly, how to break free from it. I’ll introduce my B.O.L.D. framework , a simple and powerful way to shift from overthinking to action: 🔹 B...

Ever felt like your emotions are taking over? That voice in your head telling you you’re not ready , you’re not good enough , or what if you fail - that’s your inner Chimp talking. In this episode of Making Bold Moves , I dive into The Chimp Paradox , a powerful mindset model by Dr Steve Peters that’s helped me manage anxiety and step outside my comfort zone.  Probably my most vulnerable ever epis...

Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone and make this year your boldest yet?  In this episode of Making Bold Moves , we dive into what it truly means to take bold action in your life and business. Hear real-life success stories from clients who transformed their confidence, leadership, and business results by embracing courage and committing to growth. From conquering networking nerves to...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year... or is it? For female founders, the weeks leading up to Christmas can feel more like a marathon than a magical season. Between wrapping up business goals, managing festive plans, and trying to squeeze in some self-care, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode of Making Bold Moves , we’re tackling festive frustration with practical tips and a bit of...

Are you spending hours on LinkedIn hoping to grow your business, but wondering if it’s really working? Or maybe you’re tired of spending hours and hours at  networking events with little to show for it? In this episode of Making Bold Moves , we’re starting a debate - LinkedIn vs. traditional networking!  We’ll unpack the pros and cons of both methods, share eye-opening stats (did you knowLinkedIn...